Český Krumlov, Czech Republic

Český Krumlov is the second best-preserved historical town in Bohemia, after Prague, and designated as one of UNESCO's World Monuments. Český Krumlov Castle was built in the 13th century by the Lords of Krumlov. The last Krumlov died in 1302 without leaving an heir. The castle and the surrounding area became the property of the Rosenbergs, who occupied the castle for 300 years.

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The name Krumlov, according to legend, comes from the German Krumme Aue, which means crooked meadow. The town's naturally crooked layout is created by the meandering Vltava river.
The word Český means Czech or Bohemian as opposed to Moravian or Silesian. The first mention of the town was in documents dated 1253 and was called Chrumbonowe.
Today, Český Krumlov is the second best-preserved historical town in Bohemia, after Prague, and designated as one of UNESCO's World Monuments.
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Legend holds the name Krumlov is derived from the German "Krumme Aue", which may be translated as "crooked meadow". "Český" simply means Czech, or Bohemian, which is actually one and the same, as opposed to Moravian or Silesian.
Český Krumlov Castle was built in the 13th century by the Lords of Krumlov. The last Krumlov died in 1302 without leaving an heir. The castle and the surrounding area became the property of the Rosenbergs, who occupied the castle for 300 years.

Český Krumlov Castle was built in the 13th century by the Lords of Krumlov. The last Krumlov died in 1302 without leaving an heir. The castle and the surrounding area became the property of the Rosenbergs, who occupied the castle for 300 years.

The most common food at the medieval castle table was bread, coarse and unattractive. Bread was used to mop up the astonishing amount of grease used in medieval cooking of meats and vegetables. Therefore, hands and faces were covered in grease during meals. The Ewerer, a servant, brought heated water to the table for the nobles to wash their hands and faces during meals.
Everyone carried his or her own knife, the essential tool for eating. After the meal the knife was wiped clean and sheathed. There were no forks, only spoons were used.

Český Krumlov is the second best-preserved historical town in Bohemia, after Prague, and designated as one of UNESCO's World Monuments.
Legend holds the name Krumlov is derived from the German "Krumme Aue", which may be translated as "crooked meadow". "Český" simply means Czech, or Bohemian, which is actually one and the same, as opposed to Moravian or Silesian. The town was first mentioned in documents from 1253, where Krumlov was called Chrumbonowe.